25-Minute Meal: Tapenade-Dijon Salmon
Yes, twenty-five minutes from start to finish. It’s not impossible.
Carrot Ginger Soup
Of every recipe I’ve ever shared, this has to be the most popular. You’ll only spend 10 minutes assembling ingredients and then it’s into the oven. An immersion blender makes quick work of pureeing the soup. Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 6-8 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered 1 pound parsnips, peeled and quartered 1 […]
8 Great Food Websites
As you can imagine, being a restaurant critic, I spend a fair amount of my time online reading about food, restaurants, wine and nutrition. Some might say an unhealthy, obsessive amount of time, but did I not just say I was reading about nutrition? Lighten up! With the plethora of food and wine sites available, […]
National Grilling Contest Hits Home
Think you have the best burger in town? How about the best burger in the country?
Strawberry BBQ Bacon Burger Recipe
This unique, delicious burger from Seattle’s Jaeger Stoltz won last year’s Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest. Strawberry BBQ Bacon Burger Makes 6 burgers Strawberry BBQ Sauce 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon […]
Muffin Tin Meals: Gorditas
The cookbook, “Time for Dinner,” written by three former editors of Cookie magazine, is full of easy, family friendly recipes.
Chocolate Balls Recipe
Susan’s family even has a song for these. The tune is “Christmas Bells,” but sing “Chocolate Balls” and when you get to the part “it’s Christmas time in the city,” sing “it’s Christmas time at the __________ house.” Fun and festive.
Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe From Entertaining Woman Gina Deutsche of Northbrook
“I can’t go anywhere without my homemade cookies,” Gina Deutsche says‚ and sports moms of Northbrook know she’s not kidding. They often tell the part-time Pfizer rep that she should stop selling pharmaceuticals and start selling her cookies.
Pick Your Signature Holiday Cocktail
Looking for something to spice up New Year’s Eve? Try one of these cocktail recipes:
Boo Fondue
On a night when the candy is calling, tempt your little ghouls with a cheesy fondue made with parmesan, a kid favorite. A little trick to get them to eat their veggie treats. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 15 min Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 packages […]
